How They Filmed the Unfilmable: The Production of Altered States (1980)
You won't believe the sheer chaos that went into filming Altered States (1980). In this video from Golden Flicker, we reveal the behind-the-scenes secrets of a film that 27 directors refused to touch, and the bitter feud that nearly tore it apart. Join us as we step into the isolation tank to explore Ken Russell's visionary adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky's novel. We uncover how the crew invented groundbreaking practical effects without CGI—laying the foundation for a decade of body horror —the massive demands placed on William Hurt in his feature film debut, and how this bizarre cinematic trip directly inspired Stranger Things. Timestamps: 00:00 - The Descent Into Madness 01:25 - The Novel Nobody Wanted to Direct 04:05 - Arthur Penn and the Perfect Cast 06:38 - Filming the Impossible (Practical Effects) 11:21 - The Miracle of the Score 12:18 - The War On Set 15:16 - The Legacy of Altered States 16:31 - Philosophy Over Science #GoldenFlicker #AlteredStates #CinemaHistory #KenRussell #BehindTheScenes
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